The new Kindle Oasis E-reader is displayed, Tuesday, Oct. Waterproofing is meant to protect the device from accidental splashes and spills, not underwater reading. The pricier leather covers ($60) won't resist water at all, which defeats having a waterproof e-reader in the first place. To be safe, choose a dark color to conceal any stains. Same goes for coffee spills.Īs for that cover, the standard version with woven fabric ($45) is "water safe" but not "waterproof." Amazon says that means minor spills, but not lengthy submersion. Amazon says you'll still get some protection from chlorinated or salty water-just not as much as what's promised for fresh water. The new Oasis is designed to survive up to an hour in up to two meters (6.5 feet) of fresh water, not the higher pressure of anything deeper-such as a scuba dive.įresh-water protection is great, but you're more likely to read by a swimming pool or on the beach. Huh? How is that waterproof then? And what about the optional cover?
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